What Is Chili sauce and How Can I Use It?

Chili sauce rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 259 recipes to cook with it.

What is chili sauce?

As an ingredient, chili sauce normally refers to a sweet tomato based mild chili sauce.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup (273g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 283Calories from Fat 7

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.8g 1%

Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 3652mg 152%

Total Carbohydrate 54.0g 18%

Dietary Fiber 16g 64%

Sugars 28.8

Protein 6.8g

Vitamin A 37% Vitamin C 73%

Calcium 5% • Iron 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Where found

Chili sauce is usually found in the condiments section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Chili sauce is a member of the Soups, Sauces, and Gravies US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does chili sauce weigh?

Amount	Weight
1 cup	273 grams
1 packet	6 grams

Soups, Sauces, and Gravies

Soup, cream of celery 97 Soup, cream of chicken 234 Soup, cream of mushroom 483 Soup, french onion 32 Beef bouillon cubes 116 Beef bouillon granules 53 Chicken bouillon, powdered 82 Chicken bouillon cubes 127 Vegetable stock cubes 55 Soup mix 6

In Chinese:	辣椒
British (UK) term:
en français:	sauce chili douce
en español:	salsa de chile dulce

Recipes using chili sauce

There are 259 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Party Wieners

Party wieners, cocktail franks, or little smokies are beloved party appetizers. In this classic rendition of the quick and easy party favorite, they are coated in a sweet, tangy sauce.

Combo Burgers

Three-meat combo burgers: ground sirloin, pork, and veal blended with oats, chili sauce, and Worcestershire. Grilled patties with serious depth.

Kettle River gazpacho with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, garlic, and chili sauce. A hot-and-spicy chunky version of the Spanish classic that works chilled, room temperature, or gently warmed.

Double Decker Hamburger

Big Mac copycat double decker hamburger with two thin smashed patties, special sauce, shredded lettuce, and American cheese. Includes the homemade hamburger sauce that nails the fast-food flavor at home.

Meatballs & a Sauce

This scrumptious dish is the perfect companion for any type of pasta or rice.

Meatballs Extraordinaire

Tender beef and onion meatballs glazed in a sweet chili sauce spiked with grape jelly and lemon juice. A retro party appetizer that hooks every guest from the first bite.

Zesty Grilled Chops

Grilled pork chops marinated in soy sauce, lemon juice, chili sauce, and brown sugar. A sweet-savory-spicy glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill.

Chinese Idli

Traditional south indian idlis with a twist of chinese taste.This is a fusion of north and south Indian recipe. Serve as a snack or starter. Tastes delicious with schezuan sauce!

Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs

Cranberry cocktail meatballs: ground beef bound with cornflake crumbs, briefly baked, then simmered in a sweet-tart cranberry-chili sauce. The classic holiday party appetizer.

Turkey Cocktail Meatballs

Lean ground turkey cocktail meatballs baked on a broiler pan with a sweet-tangy chili sauce dip. Lower-fat party appetizer, makes about 50 bite-sized balls.

Soba Bibimbap

My craving for Korean food has officially come back to life again, and this was the dish I made for dinner yesterday. Instead of using cooked rice that traditional bibimbap does, this time I cooked soba noodles instead. Sauteed a few veggies that I had on hand separately, tossed with the spicy Korean chili sauce and a bit ketchup, and served with homemade kimchi. YUM!

Bibimbap2 (Korean Seasoned Vegetables & Rice with Spicy Sauce)

Bibimbap is my all-time favorite Korean dish, I have no problem to make it and eat it everyday :) I made this recipe a few days ago, this time I added homemade bean sprouts as well, and served it with three different kinds of homemade kimchi (cucumber, daikon and cabbage kimchi) and a fried egg as always. Delicious, that's the only word I can say every time :)

Cranberry Meatballs

Cranberry meatballs glazed in a sweet-tangy sauce of melted cranberry, chile sauce, brown sugar, and lemon. A three-ingredient glaze, dumped in the slow cooker, and they're party-ready.

Cool Soba Noodle Salad

Assorted fresh crunchy vegetables, sour, sweet and spicy sauce, and soba noodles make this quick, easy and tasty cool summer salad!

Chauvinist Pig Sauce (For Pulled Pork)

Had some leftover pulled pork and wanted something a little different than your standard barbeque sauce. Why "Chauvinist Pig"? Secret's in the sauce!

Beau's Sweet-Sour Chicken Wings

Sweet-sour chicken wings pressure cooked for tenderness, then glazed with a tomato, orange marmalade, ginger, and garlic sauce and broiled until sticky and caramelized. A hot sauce finish adds adjustable heat.

Baked Beer Burgers

Juicy baked beer burgers seasoned with chili sauce, garlic, hot pepper sauce, and onion soup mix, then basted with beer in the oven. No grill needed. Ready in 45 minutes, serves 6.

Bob's Hot Chili

Bob's hot chili: ground beef simmered low and slow with whole tomatoes, tomato paste, red beans, chili sauce, and a kick of cayenne. The classic two-hour chili with serious heat.

Hot Chinese Fried Rice

I've always thought of fried rice as the quintessential comfort food. Think of it - a bowl of steaming white rice cooked to just the right consistency, filled with full of vegetable. No wonder fried rice is one of the world's most popular rice dishes!